Cops were called to Northdown Road at just after 12.30am where they found the two women with stab wounds.

Emergency services tried to revive them at the scene, but they were pronounced dead a short time later.

Family members of the two women paid tribute to them earlier today, saying: “Our family is devastated with the loss of our loved ones.

“We would like to give thanks for all the love and support we have received. We kindly request that our privacy is respected at this difficult time.”

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STABBED: Raneem Oudeh (left) was found stabbed with her mother Khaola Saleem in Solihull

Det Insp Caroline Corfield from West Midlands Police (WMP) said: "What has happened this morning is truly devastating and heart-breaking. Our thoughts go out to the two victim’s family and friends at this traumatic time.

"Tragically there was nothing which could be done to save them and we are working to establish the circumstances behind what happened.

"We are still in the very early stages of our investigation but we believe the offender is known to the victims.

“We are appealing to him come forward as a matter of urgency.”

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TRAGIC: The mum and daughter were pronounced dead shortly after paramedics arrived

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MURDER SCENE: The area the stabbing took place in is a busy residential housing estate

A spokesman for WMP said: "Police were called to Northdown Road at just after 12.30am and discovered the women, aged 22 and 49 with serious stab wounds.

"Despite the best efforts of emergency services they were tragically confirmed dead at the scene.

"Police have identified a suspect, who is known to the victims, and are making urgent attempts to arrest him.

"The area has been cordoned off while examinations are carried out and CCTV is being examined.

"Officers are also carrying out house to house enquiries and there will be a visible presence in the area over the coming days to provide community reassurance."